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a festival of easter 10 lessons & choruses - 2026

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Tema Choir USA holds the 2026 edition of the annual Easter celebration, with a festival of Easter 10 Lessons and Choruses at First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City, VA.

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Ghana's 69th independence anniversary thanksgiving service

Sunday, March 8, 2026
Artistic Director Ebenezer A Allotey is invited to receive the Trailblazer award from the Council of Ghanaian Pastors and Churches, for his contributions to the enhancement of Ghana's image in the United States. The award was presented by Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, H.E Ambassador Victor Smith.

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Fredericksburg & Ghana Friendship Day celebration

Friday, March 6, 2026
Tema Choir USA is invited to join the city of Fredericksburg in their annual Fredericksburg & Ghana Friendship Day Celebration event.

2025 Christmas Concert - feat. Tema Youth Choir from Ghana

Saturday, December 6, 2025
Tema Choir USA's annual Christmas concert with a special attendance by Tema Youth Choir from Ghana. The event was also attended by H.E Victor Smith, the Ambassador of Ghana to the USA, and many other special guests.

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fundraising gala

Saturday, September 20, 2025
Tema Choir USA hosts a Fundraising Gala at Holiday Inn Express, Dumfries, VA.

Virginia state capitol african diaspora heritage month

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Tema Choir USA is invited to celebrate African Diaspora Heritage Month at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond VA. Tema Choir USA also receives a commendation from the General Assembly of Virginia, House of Delegates, and Senate of the Commonwealth of Virginia for the choir's contributions through music in Prince William County, Virginia.

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A FESTIVAL OF EASTER 10 LESSONS & CHORUSES

Saturday, April 12, 2025
Tema Choir USA holds a festival of Easter 10 Lessons and Choruses at Bethel United Methodist Church in Woodbridge, VA.

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bLACK HISTORY MONTH CONCERT - "LIFT EVERY VOICE"

Saturday, February 22, 2025
Tema Choir USA celebrates Black History Month with a concert performance at Lake Ridge Fellowship House, Woodbridge, VA

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Presentation to Hilda Barg Homeless Center, Woodbridge, VA

Friday, January 10, 2025
Tema Choir USA presents a donation to the Hilda Barg Homeless Center in Woodbridge, VA

From the left: Sonia Ellis (Tema Choir USA Board Member), Priscilla Castillo-Woyak (Human Services Manager, Hilda Barg), and Ebenezer A. Allotey (Tema Choir USA Artistic Director)

From the left: Sonia Ellis (Tema Choir USA Board Member), Priscilla Castillo-Woyak (Human Services Manager, Hilda Barg), and Ebenezer A. Allotey (Tema Choir USA Artistic Director)

LIfe waters ministries international 2024 annual fundraising gala

Sunday, December 15, 2024
Tema Choir USA joins with various renowned artistes at Hilton Mclean Tysons Corner to raise awareness and funds for Sarcoma cancer.

5th anniversary christmas concert

Saturday, December 7, 2024
Tema Choir USA closed the curtains on their 5-year anniversary celebrations with the choir's annual Christmas Concert.

5th anniversary benefit gala

Saturday, October 19, 2024
An evening of joy and celebration. Tema Choir USA is blessed to have reached this milestone of 5 years alongside our wonderful supporters and community members. Let us continue to help "create community, foster unity, and build a better world through music." Clickherefor the event program.

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5th anniversary Summer concert

Saturday, August 10, 2024
Tema Choir USA shares an evening of cultural diplomacy through choral music with various invited guests at the residence of Dr. Joyce Garrett - Advisory Board Member of Tema Choir USA-Choral Director - for the choir's annual Summer Concert.

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From the left, Catherine Dehoney (President & CEO of Chorus America), Mr. Ebenezer A. Allotey (Founder & Director of Tema Choir USA), and Liza Beth (Vice President of Chorus America - Communications and Membership)

Dr. Joyce Garrett (middle) with members of Alfred Street Baptist Church Trinity Choir.

performance at "The Wellington at Lake Manassas"

Saturday, July 6, 2024
Tema Choir USA shares an afternoon of dance and song with senior residents of The Wellington at Lake Manassas

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​INAUGURATION OF EVE-USA

Saturday, June 29, 2024
Tema Choir USA performs at the inauguration of the Eve International Foundation

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Mosaic harmony presents "Community & unity in song"

Saturday, April 6, 2024
Tema Choir USA joins Mosaic Harmony and GenOut in celebration of "Community & Unity in Song" at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fairfax

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5th Anniversary Exclusive Easter Concert

Saturday, March 23, 2024
Tema Choir USA returns to Acclaim at Belmont Bay for an exclusive Easter Concert celebration with their residents and other invited guests

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Ghana's 67th Independence Day (Fredericksburg and Ghana Friendship Day Celebration)

Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Tema Choir USA joins residents of Fredericksburg, VA to celebrate Ghana's Independence Day

black history month performance at "acclaim at belmont bay"

Saturday, February 17, 2024
Tema Choir USA celebrates Black History Month with residents of Acclaim at Belmont Bay

2024 UN World interfaith harmony week

Sunday, February 4, 2024
Tema Choir USA joins Mosaic Harmony and other art groups to celebrate UN World Interfaith Harmony Week at Temple Rodef Shalom

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christmas concert and 5th anniversary launch

Saturday, December 2, 2023
Tema Choir USA holds their annual Christmas Concert performance and officially launches the choir's 5th anniversary, which will be celebrated in 2024. The occasion is held at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, Woodbridge, VA at 4pm ET and features the New Dominion Choraliers and the church choir for Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, as well as a sextet musicians from Old Bridge Chamber orchestra.

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Joint choir featuring Tema Choir USA and the New Dominion Choraliers

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Rhema International 3rd Anniversary

Sunday, October 22, 2023

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"Getting to Know You" by Mosaic Harmony and Tema Choir USA

Saturday, October 7, 2023
Mosaic Harmony hosts a get-together lunch with Tema Choir USA

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summer concert

Saturday, August 12, 2023
Tema Choir USA holds their first Summer Concert at the Stonebridge "Open Space" #140.

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​Performance and Food Pantry Donation

Saturday, July 8, 2023
Tema Choir USA performs for senior living residents of "The Wellington at Lake Manassas" on this day at 4pm ET, and presents a donation of food items and toiletries to the senior living community.

Performance at Tribute at the glen

Saturday, June 17, 2023
Tema Choir USA performs for senior living residents of Tribute at the Glen, Woodbridge, VA on this day at 4pm ET.

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Summer concert with MT. OLIVET UMC & walker chapel UMC

Saturday, June 3, 2023
Tema Choir USA performs in a joint concert with the church choirs of Walker Chapel United Methodist Church, Arlington, VA, and Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Arlington, VA @4pm at the premises of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Arlington, VA.

Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church Choir

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Walker Chapel United Methodist Church Choir

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founder & artistic director recipient of R.S. Pritchard Music Scholarship

May 31- June 2, 2023
One of this year’s recipients of the Robert Starling Music Scholarship sponsored by the Panamerican-Panafrican Association, was the distinguished choral conductor, Ebenezer A. Allotey, Founder and Artistic Director of the Tema Choir USA. Read more here.

2023 Kathleen K. Seefeldt
​Awards Program for Arts Excellence

May 8, 2023
Prince William County Arts Council nominates Tema Choir USA for "Arts Organization" of the year at this year'sKathleen K. Seefeldt Awards Program for Excellence.

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Palm Sunday with First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City

Sunday, April 2, 2023
Tema Choir USA worships with First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City for Palm Sunday Joint Service

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a festival of easter ten lessons and choruses

Saturday, April 1, 2023
Tema Choir USA, directed by Ebenezer A. Allotey, presents a festival of Easter 10 lessons and choruses.

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Community & Unity In song

Saturday, March 25, 2023
Mosaic Harmony Choir Presents "Community & Unity In Song," with a guest appearance by Tema Choir USA

performance and food pantry donation

Saturday, February 11, 2023
A day of music and giving at the Potomac Place Assisted Living & Memory Care, Woodbridge, VA

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Members of Tema Choir USA (in traditional attire) presenting donation items to the Potomac Place Assisted Living & Memory Care, Woodbridge, VA

A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS

Saturday, December 3, 2022
A Christmas concert with an orchestra of musicians from Greater Prince William

Rhema international 2nd anniversary & honoring service

Sunday, October 30, 2022

Donation to the lake ridge fellowship house, woodbridge, va

Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Tema Choir USA made a donation to the Lake Ridge Fellowship House, Lake Ridge, Virginia, for their food pantry as part of the choir's mission/vision to bring emotional and spiritual healing through music and singing to residents of senior living communities.

Tema Choir USA with Shelby Holloman (far left), Resident Retention Specialist, Lake Ridge Fellowship House, Woodbridge, VA

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Arts Alive! BY PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL (pwcac)

Sunday, September 11, 2022
​Finale with Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra @ the Hylton Performing Arts Center - Manassas, VA

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CONCERT AT WALKER CHAPEL

Sunday, August 21, 2022

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Ghana exhibit by prince william County arts council (PWCAC)

Friday, August 19, 2022

EASTER TEN LESSONS AND CHORUSES - 2022

Saturday, April 9, 2022
Tema Choir USA presents an in-person "Easter Ten Lessons and Carols" with a String Quartet. This live event was also recorded and the production was aired virtually on YouTube on Sunday, April 16, 2022.

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GHANA'S 65th INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Monday, March 7, 2022
Performed at the reception of Ghana's 65th Independence Anniversary celebration held at the Ghana Embassy in Washington DC

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virtual christmas nine lessons and carols

Sunday, December 19, 2021
Performed a virtual Christmas concert filmed at Christ Church Fairfax Station, VA
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In-Person christmas nine lessons and carols

Saturday, December 11, 2021
Performed an in-person Christmas concert for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic at Northern Virginia Community College, Woodbridge, VA

christmas performance in stonebridge at potomac town center

Friday, November 26, 2021
Joined other members of the Prince William County Arts Council at the Tree Lighting Stage for Christmas festivities.
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Pastors & Clergy Leaders appreciation breakfast

Thursday, November 18, 2021
Performed at the Pastors & Clergy Leaders Appreciation Breakfast at Harbor Chase Assisted Living Memory Care, Woodbridge, VA

Tema Choir USA pays a courtesy call on Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States of America

Tuesday, October 5, 2021
The Artistic Director (Ebenezer A. Allotey) and Accompanist (Shadrach Ofori-Acquah) of Tema Choir USA paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Her Excellency Alima Mahama (Hajia)

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Ghana Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Alima Mahama (Hajia)

Ghana Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Alima Mahama (Hajia)

An evening fundraiser with tema choir usa

Saturday, September 25, 2021
A night of repertoire display with anthems, highlifes, and hymns, to raise funds and connect with some of our supporters in the Prince William County region.

The host, Dr. Michael E. Wooten (left) with Mr. Ebenezer Adotei Allotey (right)

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GHANAIAN CONTEMPORARY HYMNS AND SONGS

Sunday, August 15, 2021 @ 7pm EDT​
A virtual time of hymns and songs composed by some of Ghana's finest musicians, performed by Tema Choir USA. Video available here.

Friday, July 23, 2021
An event organized by the Intercultural Music Initiative, Tema Choir USA joined other choral groups and artistes from around the world in commemorating Ghana's renowned composer Prof. J.H Nketia, in a week of various virtual musical performances.

Broadway In The Park - A Cabaret

Sunday, July 18, 2021
Somers Voice, LLC featured many gifted artistes for a wonderful time of arts appreciation at the Locust Shade Park, Jean C. Smith Amphitheatre.

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TEMA CHOIR USA MOVES TO NEW REHEARSAL GROUNDS

Thursday, June 3, 2021
​Through the generous support of the Prince William Arts Council and their Recreation Specialist Mr. Herb A. Williams, Tema Choir USA officially begins making use of new rehearsal grounds at the Clearbrook Center of the Arts, Lakeridge VA

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From the right, Lady Sonia L. Ellis (Secretary of Tema Choir USA Board of Directors) presents an Appreciation Award to Gina Morgan (Membership Management Chair of Tema Choir USA Board of Directors; Alto Singer) for allowing the choir to use her residence for rehearsals since the choir's first rehearsal on Friday, November 8, 2019.

TEMA CHOIR USA "eASTER TEN LESSONS AND CHORUSES" - 2021

Sunday, March 28, 2021
​YouTube premiere of a virtual Easter concert. Full video still available on YouTube.

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tema choir usa first anniversary "nine lessons and carols" virtual concert

Sunday, December 13, 2020
Virtual concert in celebration of the Tema Choir USA's 1st Anniversary, and a Christmas "Nine Lessons and Carols" event where donations were accepted in support of the Action in Community Through Service (ACTS) of Dumfries, VA.

Tema Choir USA presenting virtual concert donation check to the Chief Executive Officer of ACTS, Steven G. Liga (middle).

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VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING CONCERT IN COLLABORATION WITH CHRIST CHURCH FAIRFAX STATION, VA

Sunday, November 1, 2020
Virtual concert for supporting Rising Hope United Methodist Mission Church, Alexandria, VA

Tema Choir USA presenting fundraising donation to Rising Hope United Methodist Mission Church, Alexandria VA. To the far left is Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. Keary C. Kincannon and to the far right is Pastor Kameron Wilds.

GHANA'S 63RD INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Friday, March 6, 2020
​Independence Celebration at the Ghana Embassy in Washington DC

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Tema Choir USA with Ghana Ambassador to USA H.E. Dr. and Mrs. Baffour Adjei Bawuah.
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Tema Choir USA with Deputy Secretary of the State of Maryland Mr. and Mrs. Luis E. Borunda.
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Tribute at the glen assisted living center

Saturday, January 25, 2020
​New Year Ministration with Residents at Tribute at the Glen Assisted Living Center, Woodbridge, VA

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Saturday, January 25, 2020
​New Year Ministration with Residents at Harbor Chase Assisted Living Center, Woodbridge, VA

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​SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING Christmas Concert

Saturday, December 28, 2019
​Mini Christmas Concert at Sunrise Assisted Living Center, Burke, VA

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Tribute at the Glen Assisted Living Center

Saturday, December 28, 2019
​Mini Christmas Concert at Tribute at the Glen, Woodbridge, VA

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